Therapists in 20057
I believe that people can heal and change - and that therapy can be a powerful tool in that process. I'm a graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, and my approach with clients is collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, my aim is to provide you with the insights and tools that will help you create a more productive and fulfilling life. We will start with where you are, and work together to make long-lasting changes.
I believe that people can heal and change - and that therapy can be a powerful tool in that process. I'm a graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, and my approach with clients is collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, my aim is to provide you with the insights and tools that will help you create a more productive and fulfilling life. We will start with where you are, and work together to make long-lasting changes.
Welcome! I primarily work with clients who are struggling with life transitions or relational concerns. This may include leaving a faith tradition, gaining or losing a partner, exploring sexuality, dealing with old "stuff," working through identity 'stuff,' or getting unstuck. I work with clients from traditional to alternative and everything between, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, orientation, spirituality or relational preferences. I am committed to a social justice practice of anti-racist and affirming care. I tend to see many clients who have had negative experiences with therapists in the past.
Welcome! I primarily work with clients who are struggling with life transitions or relational concerns. This may include leaving a faith tradition, gaining or losing a partner, exploring sexuality, dealing with old "stuff," working through identity 'stuff,' or getting unstuck. I work with clients from traditional to alternative and everything between, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, orientation, spirituality or relational preferences. I am committed to a social justice practice of anti-racist and affirming care. I tend to see many clients who have had negative experiences with therapists in the past.
Amber Norville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20057 (Online Only)
Do you feel lost? Angry? Exhausted? Alone? I'm here to help you. I am enthusiastic about working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, postpartum depression/anxiety, navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance?). I am kind, but no nonsense in my approach. I no longer conduct free consultations. For faster response, please email to schedule your intake session. Intake sessions are only scheduled when ALL paperwork and insurance verification are completed. No exceptions made. I work with clients via telehealth ONLY at this time.
Do you feel lost? Angry? Exhausted? Alone? I'm here to help you. I am enthusiastic about working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, postpartum depression/anxiety, navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance?). I am kind, but no nonsense in my approach. I no longer conduct free consultations. For faster response, please email to schedule your intake session. Intake sessions are only scheduled when ALL paperwork and insurance verification are completed. No exceptions made. I work with clients via telehealth ONLY at this time.
Luisa Villagomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20057 (Online Only)
As a first-generation professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington D.C., California, and Florida, I am dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide compassionate care for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and much more.
As a first-generation professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington D.C., California, and Florida, I am dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide compassionate care for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and much more.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.